Lenovo 08871BU User manual

Version 1.0

Machine type: 10026

10039

2009.10

Lenovo

IdeaCentre B5 Series

User Guide

31040007

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Important Safety Information

Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all of the

related safety information for this product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide

that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and

understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury or damage

to your product.

Danger: Be aware of extremely hazardous or lethal situations.

Attention: Be aware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data.

Note: Pay attention to this important information.

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Contents

Important Safety Information

Chapter 1

Using the Computer Hardware .............................. 1

1.1 Front view ................................................................................2

1.2 Left and right view of the computer ..........................................3

1.3 Rear view of the computer .......................................................4

1.4 Computer stand ......................................................................5

1.5 Connecting your computer ......................................................6

1.6 Important information about using the computer .....................

9

1.7 Keyboard ...............................................................................

11

1.8 Using the Infra-red (IR) Remote Control ................................

12

1.9 Using the Bluetooth remote control .......................................

15

Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 27

2.1 OneKey Recovery ..................................................................28

2.2 Driver and Application Installation ..........................................

28

2.3 System Setup ........................................................................29

2.4 System Backup .....................................................................

30

2.5 System Recovery ..................................................................

30

2.6 Create Recovery Disc ............................................................

30

Chapter 3 Using the Computer Software ............................. 31

3.1 Power2Go - Burning Discs ....................................................32

3.2 WinDVD .................................................................................33

3.3 McAfee Security Center .........................................................

34

3.4 Media Show ..........................................................................

35

3.5 Lenovo CamSuite ..................................................................

36

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Chapter 4 System Maintenance and Recovery .................... 37

4.1 Restoring the System ............................................................38

4.2 Backup and Restore ..............................................................

38

4.3 Cleaning Up the Disk .............................................................

38

4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors ..............................

39

4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) ......................................................

39

4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks ......................................

39

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Conﬁrming Setup .............. 41

5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .........................................42

5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ...........................................

43

5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems

.......................................43

5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and

Hard Disks .............................................................................44

5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows .............

45

5.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions ............................

46

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3

4

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Chapter

This chapter contains the following

topics:

ÿ

Computer hardware introduction

ÿ

Information on computer connections

Note: The descriptions in this chapter might

vary from your computer, depending on

computer models and conﬁgurations.

User Guide

1

Using the Computer Hardware

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User Guide

1.1 Front view

Volume down

Volume up

Brightness down

Brightness up

LCD On/Off

Camera

Built-in microphone

Wireless reset button (or Indicator lights ON/OFF button)

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1.2 Left and right view of the computer

Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked

air vents may cause thermal problems.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Optical drive USB ports (2)

Power button Headphone connector

Card reader Microphone connector

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1.3 Rear view of the computer

12

8

9

7

10

11

AV-IN connector

(Selected models only)

USB ports (2)

PS/2 Keyboard connector TV-Tuner connector

(Selected models only)

Ethernet connector Power connector

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1.4 Computer stand

15° min.

35°

max.

Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated between

15º and 35º from the vertical.

The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part.

Attention:

1. The computer stand must remain installed at all times to ensure

maximum system stability.

2. Make sure the angle of the computer is at least 15 degrees from the

vertical; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over.

To open the computer stand, do the following:

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1.5 Connecting your computer

Use the following information to connect your computer:

• Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the

connectors to the icons.

Note: Your computer might not have all of the connectors that are

described in this section.

1.5.1 Check the voltage rating before you connect the

equipment to an electrical outlet to ensure that the

required voltage and frequency match the available

power source.

1.5.2 Connect the keyboard cable to the appropriate keyboard

connector (PS2 connector or USB connector).

1.5.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse

connector (USB connector).

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1.5.4 If you have audio devices, attach them using the

following instructions:

1 2

Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone (purchased separately)

to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use

speech-recognition software.

Headphone Use this connector to attach headphones (purchased separately)

to your computer when you want to listen to music or other

sounds without disturbing anyone.

1.5.5 If you have powered speakers with an adapter:

(This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual ﬁgure of the speaker)

a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary. On some

speakers, this cable is permanently attached.

b. Connect the adapter cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this

cable is permanently attached.

c. Connect the speakers to the Headphone port on the computer.

d. Connect the adapter to the power source.

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1.5.6 If you have powered speakers without an adapter:

(This picture is only a sketch print, it does not show the actual ﬁgure of the speaker)

a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers if necessary. On some

speakers, this cable is permanently attached.

b. Connect the cable to the speaker if necessary. On some speakers, this cable is

permanently attached.

c. Connect the speakers to the Headphone port on the computer.

d. Connect the plug to the power source.

Note: Some models are not equipped with external speakers.

1.5.7 Connect any additional devices that you have. Your

computer might not have all connectors shown.

1 2 3

USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a

USB connection.

Network adapter

connector

Use this connector to attach the computer to an

ethernet-type local area network

TV-Tuner

connector

Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner card.

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1.5.8 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical

outlets.

1.5.9 Your computer is equipped with a Memory Card Reader

Connector, it is able to read/write data from:

SD/MMC, xD, MS, MS pro, SD Pro

1.6 Important information about using the computer

Press the power button on the side of the computer to turn it on.

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Note: The buttons at the bottom of the screen are touch buttons. When

you touch these, the indicator lights turn on.

Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.

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1.7 Keyboard

L

V

T

L

V

T

LVT —— After entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo

Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo’s pre-loaded Home PC software.

In addition to its own functions, the LVT program will allow you to start

other Windows compatible software, specially conﬁgured to run on this

model of computer.

F2 —— Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more

about this program, turn on the computer, and when the Lenovo logo

appears, press the F2 key and the Lenovo Rescue System will open.

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1.8 Using the Infra-red (IR) Remote Control (Only some

models are equipped with IR remote control.)

The IR remote control (only shipped with some types of computers) works with

the remote control receiver on the chassis. Adjust the angle of the remote control

properly.

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Buttons on the remote control:

Button Description

Up

Down

Left

Right

OK Conﬁrm

Back

Details

Guide (This function is not available in Microsoft

Windows operating systems.)

Shows live TV on the currently selected channel.

Displays the Recorded TV page in Windows Media

Center.

Play

Pause

Stop

Record

Fast Forward

Rewind

Skip

Replay

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Starts Windows Media Center.

Turns volume up/down

Previous/next channel

Mute

DVD menu

Power supply (standby)

0~9

Number (or Letter) buttons

#

# key

*

key

CLEAR

Clear

ENTER

Enter

Teletex ON/OFF (Selected models only)

Red, Green, Yellow, Blue (Selected models only)

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1.9 Using the Bluetooth remote control (Only some

models are equipped with Bluetooth remote control.)

A

X

B

Y

Power

Record

Rewind

Replay

Back

Left air mouse/Game A

Volume up/Game X

Volume down/Game

throttle up

* key

Clear

Headphone

LED indicator of Bluetooth

LED indicator of joystick game

LED indicator of CD game

Game switch

Phone On/Off

Stop

Fast forward

Play or pause

Skip

Windows Media Center Start

More

Direction

OK

Air mouse ON/OFF

Right air mouse/Game B

Channel Up/Game Y

Mute

Channel down/Game throttle down

Guide

Digit/Input sources

# key

Enter

Teletex On/Off (Select models only)

Microphone

ABC DEF

JKLGHI MNO

TUVPQRS WXYZ

ƿ

(Select models only )

— Turn on/off/switch to games

— Turn on/off the air mouse

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